Early English aloud and alive. Language of Beowulf, Chaucer, and Shakespeare
Description
Cultivating an appreciation of the English classics requires studying the mother tongue as it was originally spoken. In this program, Dr. Joseph Gallagher brings language to life by reciting examples of Old, Middle, and Early Modern English in their original dialects. In addition, he discusses the evolution of English syntax and morphology. A dramatization of a portion of Beowulf is also included, along with visits to historic literary sites important to the study of English, such as the Sutton Hoo burial grounds, Canterbury, and the remains of the Globe Theatre. Includes subtitles in Modern English, where necessary.
Runtime
29 min
Subjects
- English language (787)
- British literature (499)
- Literature, Medieval (64)
- Linguistics (60)
- English literature (38)
Contributor
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1991
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=8653
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